_ Purpose

 

The purpose of the Digital Nations Artificial Intelligence Thematic Group (AITG) is to promote learning and responsible innovation with respect to the design, development and use of AI systems in the public sector, including through knowledge exchange and collaboration among group members.

 

In pursuing this goal, the AITG is guided by the “Shared Approach for the Responsible Use of AI by Governments”, which was endorsed by the Digital Nations at the 2018 Ministerial Summit.

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_ 2023 Objectives

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Under Canada’s leadership, the group aims to:

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1. Ensure that the Digital Nations’ Shared Approach to AI is aligned with relevant international frameworks and reflects member countries’ values and interests;

2. Foster dialogue among member countries on domestic AI governance arrangements; and

3. Strengthen practical collaboration on AI governance among member countries.

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_ Initiatives

 

Each objective shall be advanced through the following group initiatives.

 

Objective 1:

• Activity 1.1: Examine and revise the Shared Approach, drawing on the current state of its uptake and implementation within member governments as well as relevant international frameworks and processes.

• Activity 1.2: Support dissemination and implementation of the revised Shared Approach following endorsement at the 2023 Ministerial Summit.

 

Objective 2:

• Activity 2.1: Hold country presentations on domestic AI governance arrangements (e.g., impact assessments, ethical frameworks, laws, policies, strategies).

• Activity 2.2: Host a roundtable to showcase approaches to automation within member governments.

 

Objective 3:

• Activity 3.1: Develop and pilot an adaptable impact assessment for AI, drawing on an examination of existing impact assessment tools (e.g., algorithmic impact assessments, human rights impact assessments, privacy impact assessments).